pathology
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/pəˈθɑːlədʒi/
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/pəˈθɒlədʒi/
The study of diseases, their causes, and how they affect the body.
Pathology reveals how diseases develop and impact human health.
An unusual or unhealthy behavior pattern that a person cannot control.
Pathology in behavior can sometimes be traced back to neurological conditions.